Think Twice!

[Mournas]

Extended Non Detection works wonders, even if you have to throw in some RP to "go refresh your buffs" Though most Paladins on this server are absolutely terrible at playing one. As they think it is a license to break the law, that they are bound to, and kill anyone evil.

[Thief Of Navarre]

My excuse is im going to go and powder my nose. It seems they find guys going to adjust their makeup terribly suspicious

[Chiangtao]

Extended Non Detection works wonders, even if you have to throw in some RP to "go refresh your buffs" Though most Paladins on this server are absolutely terrible at playing one. As they think it is a license to break the law, that they are bound to, and kill anyone evil.

Remember, not all characters have spells. My bard doesn't have this as an option.

[Standur]

Remember, not all characters have spells. My bard doesn't have this as an option.

I am suspicious about anyone that speaks in rhyme and wears such unappealing headwear. If he starts taking breaks to reapply his makeup as well *shrugs as he walks away singing* Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na,, na, na, na, na, Batman!

[PhantomDream]

I personally hate when people use detect evil, only for the sake of the RP. If a character is in hiding, disguise, or even remotely trying to roleplay changing their ways , the outing as "evil" just even once could ruin months and months of strategic roleplay that was put into effect.

Sure, it's great and all for a paladin to do his/her job, but I'd much prefer a PM from the person using it before they do so. I think it's much more fun to find out through the actual "roleplay" and actually catching someone in the act then looking at someone like they just stole your cookies from the cookie jar, and wanting to smite them for almighty justice.

(Disclaimer: I didn't steal no cookies, possibly.))

[Chiangtao]

I am suspicious about anyone that speaks in rhyme and wears such unappealing headwear. If he starts taking breaks to reapply his makeup as well *shrugs as he walks away singing* Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na,, na, na, na, na, Batman!

Pfft. I only wear that thing to parties. It helps me keep track of the hour'derves. I put the little coctail weenies on the spikes.

[Satoshi]

It seems there's a lot of confusion about the actions a Paladin are allowed (and required) to take as part of their strictures and code of conduct. I saw an exceptionally good, well-written, and accurate outline that I'm going to post for anyone interested. Whether you want to play a paladin, or if you're on the other side and merely want to know how to expect a REAL paladin to act... Here is the link: http://www.nwnthevast.com/rpresources/playpaladin.htm

There are slight deviations in Faerun, of course, and there's also a list of common traits by deity. All of this is directly from the source material with just a little bit of common sense judgement calling tossed in.

[roguethree]

Used to play there, many years ago. Super slow advancement, only a few magic items with minor skill bonuses, rest was mundane. Permadeath. Level 6 was a pretty good achievement. You had to be recognized by the staff as an upper tier RP'er just to get access to full plate.

Hell of a server that shaped a lot of my views on how a world "should" be.

[Doubtful]

Hmm... No sources quoted for a large portion of the content, interesting though, and a lot of it is worth keeping in mind. There are quite a few bits I'd disagree with though and I'm glad we don't have things quite that restrictive here.

Still, plenty of food for thought, and it's reminded me of happy days spent playing the old Chaosism Pendragon RPG. Might have to get myself a new copy of that..

[FoogooFish]

Having source material for paladin orders is fantastic - thanks for posting!

[Shedboy]

a lot of the material (strictures, edicts virtues etc) in the resource link is direct quote from the Complete Paladin'sHandbook 2nd Ed.

[Doubtful]

Ah, that book. I'd heard the rumours about it.

Thank god the class has evolved away from that.

[Dragor]

I just use the FR wiki when I play religious classes, which doesn't stop me from despising the way paladin's are/were implemented in D&D as a whole, I believe it shouldn't be a base class or even A class at all

The whole Archon of Justice/Knight thing can be done in other ways and Clerics can fill the niche Paladins fill just fine (Since clerics can easily be labled as religious warriors)

But beyond all my extreme points of view all I have to really say is if you play a class so affected by religion actually research it (class and faith)beyond reading the NWN description of a paladin.

[Taintedglory]

A Paladin really is defined by the god the Paladin Worships. If every paladin had the exact same code of conduct and beliefs in the way things had to be done then Every Paladin would worship the same god. NWN and and some D&D books had some poor choice of descriptions of Paladins. I agree with Doubtful, Thank god the class evolved away from those books

[roguethree]

It didn't evolve that far. There are several basic guidelines that all paladins must follow, with additional vows and virtues from each god.